Finance Business Partner

At Klipboard, we've introduced a flexible hybrid work policy, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home. This approach promotes a balanced work environment that combines office collaboration with the comfort and convenience of remote work.

Klipboard provides specialist software, services and support to deliver fully integrated trading and business management solutions to companies in the distributive trade – wherever they are in the world. With a unique depth of knowledge and experience in ERP/SaaS solutions, Klipboard has a wide range of clients including wholesalers, distributors, merchants and retailers from small traders to multinational enterprises. Klipboard has offices in the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, South Africa, Kenya and North America. Our mission is simple: to design and deliver high performance, integrated ERP solutions that enable our distributive trade customers to source effectively, stock efficiently, sell profitably and service competitively.

Klipboard is a global, growing business that embraces AI and emerging technologies to enhance customer outcomes, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We’re looking for people who are curious about or fluid with AI, open to change, and excited to learn how technology can improve the way we work and help our customers which is always supported by strong human insight and communication.

The Finance Business Partner acts as a strategic advisor to operational and commercial teams, using financial insight to influence decision-making and improve business performance. The role goes beyond traditional finance reporting by collaborating with allocated departments to ensure financial goals align with business strategy.

Part of the Klipboard Finance Business Partnering team, this role will support the UK Rental, Automotive Catalogue & Data Solutions and Transport Management business units.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Partnering: Collaborate with department heads and senior managers to provide financial insights that guide decision-making.
• Financial Analysis: Analyze revenues, costs, and profitability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Ongoing review and evaluation of all reported KPI’s to maintain relevance.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead budgeting and forecasting processes; provide variance analysis and insights.
• Performance Management: Monitor KPIs, conduct variance analysis, and recommend actions to improve performance.
• Strategic Support: Develop financial models for long-term planning and assess viability of new initiatives.
• Cost Management: Work with managers to control costs and identify savings opportunities.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Present financial reports and insights to senior leadership in a clear, actionable manner.
• Process Improvement: Recommend and implement improvements to financial processes and reporting.
• Project Support: Provide financial input for projects, including cost-benefit analysis and post-implementation reviews.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Essential Education: Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business; professional accounting qualification preferred.
• Experience: 7+ years in finance roles, with at least 3 years in business partnering.
• Technical Skills: Strong financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting skills; proficiency in Excel and financial systems.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and presentation skills. Ability to influence and drive change.
• Commercial acumen.
• Analytical thinking.
• Strategic mindset.
• Relationship building.
• Adaptability in a fast-changing environment.

As a global company, we value and respect the diversity of our workforce, aiming to empower everyone to embrace each other's differences. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our company and culture. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce, where creativity and valuing differences enable us all to thrive and sparks innovation.

If you require any help, adjustments and/or support during the interview and offer process then please advise our TA or HR team. Research shows that women and other underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet every listed requirement. However, we recognise that skills and experience come in many forms, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every criterion. If you are passionate about this role and believe you have the right mindset and transferrable skills, we would love to hear from you!